
Hawkeye Point, 1,670ft – Highest Point in Iowa
At 1,670ft, Hawkeye Point is the highest point in Iowa. This was my 45th state highpoint and a quaint if not curious roadside attraction.
Continue reading ...This is a blog for people of all levels and experience and is not limited to any state, province or sport.
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At 1,670ft, Hawkeye Point is the highest point in Iowa. This was my 45th state highpoint and a quaint if not curious roadside attraction.
Continue reading ...The Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness exemplifies everything that I love about the Northwoods. Secluded, rugged and photogenic! Like standing next to a tsunami This is a classic example of a magnificent place that I would not have known about had I not been in the area. Often when I travel, I have a faint scaffolding of...
Continue reading ...Early spring hiking along one of Indiana’s finer natural preserves Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore in early April Recently I took a trip out to Chicago and one of the places I wanted to hike and explore was Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and State Park. Compared to Michigan and Wisconsin, Indiana has just 45 miles of...
Continue reading ...A unique way to see the Chicago skyline! Trump Tower at sunset from the Chicago River As you might infer from the rest of this blog’s content, I generally prefer wilderness to city travel. However, I do find urban trips to be very appealing as well; culture, architecture, food, ect. On this trip to Chicago,...
Continue reading ...Adventure is out there! The Pursuit of Life is an outdoor adventure blog that’s dedicated towards providing guides on a variety of outdoor activities and wild places in the United States and Canada. This is a blog for people of all levels and experience and is not limited to any state, province or sport. Activities that are covered in this blog include hiking, mountain biking, climbing, kayaking, mountaineering, thru-hiking, caving, trail running, trekking, canoeing, ice climbing and general exploring.